An 18th-century horse farm outside Stockholm has been adapted for reuse as a sprawling residential estate on the shores of Lake Mälaren, between Strängnäs and Eskilstuna. Punctuating acres of waterside farmland, the traditional timber constructions have been shaped over generations and updated for contemporary living. The main house sits at the centre of a wider rural ensemble, its form and materials reflecting the agricultural history of Sörmland and the long relationship between building, land and use. It’s currently listed for 32,000,000 kr with Urban by ESNY.
Photography: URBAN by ESNY.
Photography: URBAN by ESNY.
Photography: URBAN by ESNY.
Photography: URBAN by ESNY.
Photography: URBAN by ESNY.
Photography: URBAN by ESNY.
The principal residence spans 255sqm with five bedrooms, supported by five additional dwellings and a separate apartment distributed across a 34,827sqm plot. The restoration has introduced modern systems — including ground-source heating — while retaining the character of the original structures. The estate is configured as a working farm, with orchards, paddocks and long riding routes forming part of the landscape. Purpose-built equestrian facilities include three stables housing 22 boxes, an indoor arena and fibresand surfaces, allowing contemporary function to sit comfortably within a historic setting.
Despite its scale and rural setting, the property is well connected to regional centres, offering a rare combination of productive land, proximity to water and established use.
Photography: URBAN by ESNY.
Photography: URBAN by ESNY.
Photography: URBAN by ESNY.
Photography: URBAN by ESNY.
Photography: URBAN by ESNY.
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